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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,574.78, 22,881.66 and 12,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,574.78, 22,881.66 and 12,789.44 is: 17,655.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,574.78 : 22,881.66 = 12,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,574.78/22,881.66 = 12,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,574.78x = 22,881.66 × 12,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,574.78x = 292,643,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,643,617.67/16,574.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,655.96

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